Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to the conservation of raptors. Carolina Raptor Center, in partnership with Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, will build a new state-of-the-art Adventure Center at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve in Huntersville, NC. ​ To make this project a reality, Carolina Raptor Center is now in the public phase of the “Our Quest” campaign to support the design and construction of the new This 13,000 sq. ft Quest Adventure Center, as well as create an endowment that will help cover facility features the increased costs of operating the site. exhibits, learning ​ labs, and CRC’s If you are interested in learning more about the new Quest Adventure Center Visitor Center. and the “Our Quest” campaign, please visit www.raptorquest.org.

Sadie Casper Our educators Summer Camper and Junior Volunteer teach more than 27,000 students a year on the Sadie Casper’s favorite bird at Carolina Raptor Center is a vulture – an Raptor Trail and unexpected choice for a young woman until you learn that they share the same name. in their classrooms. A 5th grader at Cotswold Elementary School, Sadie is a regular participant in CRC’s programs. In December, she completed her second year of winter camp, and she has every intention of returning for her sixth summer camp later this year.

If that wasn’t enough enthusiasm for a 5th grader, she also convinced her father to come out and join her as a docent volunteer! Approaching his 70th birthday has made Bob Spillane contemplative. The Jim Arthur Raptor Medical He had a long and rewarding career in Center staff textiles, but always had a love of nature; saw 965 birds specifically, he has had a lifelong passion in calendar for birds. “I had a great career – but if I had year 2016. to do it over again, I might have done it right here,” he said with a laugh.

Two years ago, Bob started volunteering Bob Spillane weekly at Carolina Raptor Center’s Medical Medical Center Volunteer Center, giving the raptors food and medication. He loves his volunteer work for many reasons – spending time outdoors, staying healthy with good exercise.

But, his biggest reward is getting to see the birds released after they’ve been healed.

A group of bird-lovers had just watched a once-injured eagle take flight back to its natural habitat on . Distinguished guests from were also there – to see the majesty of a set free and announce an incredible new initiative.

“ is our home and taking care of it is important to us,” said David Fountain, Duke Energy North Carolina President. “We are proud to invest in programs and initiatives that give people the chance to enjoy our state’s wonderful natural environment and encourage conservation.” 2017 CRC Board Chair Brian Understanding the importance of education in conservation efforts, this partnership Hughes looks on includes upgrading CRC to suit technologically savvy future generations. $400,000 will help while Jennifer build a new Raptor Trail featuring interactive exhibits and internet-based learning pavilions. Dewitt of the It will also fund an improved amphitheater with technologically-enhanced programming. Duke Energy Foundation We hope partnerships like these nurture conservationists, who will help reduce the number explains the of raptors needing rehabilitation. Duke-CRC Partnership.

– Yvonne Hinson, PhD Brian Hughes Stephanie Walker Hector Ibarra Bruce Roberts Chair Chair-Elect Treasurer Secretary Past Chair AICPA Duke Energy Grant Thornton Parker Poe Falcons Rest LLC

Jim Bonner Stephanie Lucas Daniel Smith Scott Upton Piedmont Natural Gas Visit Charlotte Balfour Beatty ICG Capital Partners Mindy Bostick Kim Mallos Rob Stoy Eric Vetack North Highland Consulting TIAA-CREF Wells Fargo WellPoint Wealth Bret Estridge Cinde Monsam Jeff Thomas, PhD Luke Volkmar Balfour Beatty American Airlines Queens University Neighboring Concepts Tim Garrett Sara Piner Vulcan Materials Foundation for the Carolinas Kevin Hall Lisa Renfrow BofA - Merrill Lynch Bank of America Beth Hansen Vince Rieck Red Ventures KPMG Bill Kerr Morgan Sickles TCG Consulting Live Oak Bank

5% 4% 8% Admissions/Gift Shop - $295,646 20% Programs - $102,289 25% Programs/Exhibits - $781,953 6% Contibutions/Membership - $740,246 Marketing - $24,588 7% Special Events - $90,241 53% Development - $292,124 Arts & Science Council - $124,043 Administrative - $376,882 Government - $70,243 20% 50% Foundation Grants - $61,960 2%

Financial results presented are from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. Goldberg & Davis CPA’s performed Carolina Raptor Center’s audit. To see complete audited financial statements and our IRS Form 990 filing, please visit our website at www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/about/financials. The following individuals, corporations and foundations made gifts of support to Carolina Raptor Center’s operating fund, ensuring we provide wonder-filled experiences to the community during the 2015 – 2016 fiscal year at $1,000 or more. For a complete list of supporters, please visit our website to view/download a full list of annual supporters.

Arts & Science Council George & Eva Raftelis Anonymous (1) Google Owl Roofing Bank of America Ross & Michele Annable Russellene Angel The Reemprise Fund Indera Mills Company The State of North Carolina American Airlines Rose & Winslow Foster Family Foundation Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic City of Charlotte Earth Share NC Laura & Morris Morgan Jolanta T. Gal MSC Industrial Supply The Duke Energy Foundation Diane Kosec Lynn Pettus Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Stacie & John Mounts Valerie Taylor Bruce & Nancy Roberts Lisa B. Renfrow Wells Fargo BB+M Architecture Hugh & Freida Cathey Drs. Yvonne Hinson & Chuck Bamford In Memory of Rich Hubbard The following individuals, corporations and foundations made gifts of support to Carolina Raptor Center’s operating fund, ensuring we provide wonder-filled experiences to the community during the 2015 – 2016 fiscal year at $1,000 or more. For a complete list of supporters, please visit our website to view/download a full list of annual supporters.

Anonymous (10) Rosie Casper Hinkle NextStage Consulting Dr. Jeff Thomas Kathleen Allison Dorothy Houghton Bronwen Nishikawa & Nancy & William Thomas Christy & Doug Barnes Hector Ibarra & Robert Glass Robert Touchstone & Derak Ince Lynn Beckham Veronica Ramirez Novant Healthcare Cindy Varner Peter Bell Sarah & Dennis Lambrecht Paula & Dennis Orr Stephanie Walker Mindy & Andy Bostick Martha & Charles Lewis Ralph Melvin Photography Jennifer Willson Kayla Burrus Douglas Limbert Sonitrol Security Services Jo Williams Linda & Jette Campbell Charles & Carrie MacDonald Anne & Allan Steinert Charity Winslow Charlotte Disc Golf Club Kim & Barrett Mallos Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Sarah & Robert Yavorski Langdon Cooper & Karen Kelly Microsoft Giving Campaign D9 Brewing Company Scott Miller Peter & Gloria DeArcangelis Cinde & John Monsam Dr. Laurel Degernes Fred & Edna Moretti Bret & Kathryn Estridge Myra Morrison Judy Helms Marcy Murphy

Ross & Michele Annable Dr. Rob Bierregaard & Cathy Dolan Duke Energy Foundation Mindy & Andy Bostick The Leon Levine Foundation Hugh & Frida Cathey Bruce & Nancy Roberts Donna & Bill McNairy Jim & Deborah Secunda Don & Susan Sherrill Sonitrol Security Systems Concrete Supply John Stephan Drs. Yvonne Hinson & Chuck Bamford

Howard & Julie Levine

Neighboring Concepts Ray Van Vynckt Vulcan Materials Company

Jim Warren, Executive Director Michele Miller Houck, Associate Executive Director Natalie Childers, Curator of Birds and Programs Dave Scott, DVM, Staff Veterinarian Robert Touchstone, Development Director